Pearls of Wisdom, September 27

Nancy Dysart Juliette Award 2012   Dysart served as Director of the Children’s Miracle Network at Eastern Maine Charities from 1999 to 2009, where she worked to develop and strengthen individual, business and corporate donor relations. During her tenure, the organization raised millions of dollars that provided pediatric healthcare services for thousands of children who live in eastern, central, and northern Maine.   Well-known as teacher and host of the nationally syndicated children’s program Romper Room, which aired locally in the late 1960s, Dysart continued her on-air presence through the 1980s as host of the Jonesport-Beals Television Theater, and as a producer and co-host of the Children’s Miracle Network and United Cerebral Palsy annual telethons.    A graduate of the University of Maine, Dysart was Vice President for Alumni Activities at the UMaine Alumni Association from 1999 – 2009.  She also served as Advisor to the Student Alumni Association, and senior All Maine Women Honor Society.    As a National Chair of the Committee on Women & Minorities for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, Dysart worked to provide equity in hiring for women and minorities in higher education. She is a former member of the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy and currently serves as Chair of the Budget Committee for the Town of Carmel, where she makes her home with her husband, Donald.

Girl Scouts of Maine announces that Nancy Morse Dysart will be presented with the 2012 Juliette Award at the
third annual Pearls of Wisdom luncheon scheduled for September 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Wells Conference Center on the campus of the
University of Maine in Orono.       
 
“We believe that successful women share a dynamic portfolio of knowledge, talents, and skills, and the ability to inspire others based upon their journey through life,” said Joan McDonald, CEO, Girl Scouts of Maine.

“On September 27, we will gather to celebrate the remarkable professional achievements of Nancy Morse Dysart.  A former Girl Scout, she is a true champion who has dedicated her life to the wellbeing of others.  We are honored to present her with the Juliette Award for all she has done to transform the landscape for children and empower a new generation of courageous, confident and resourceful women."

The Pearls of Wisdom event recognizes and honors the accomplishments, leadership and vision of distinguished women and offers a forum for them to share their insights and experiences as a way to inspire others.

Speakers at the September 27 event include the Juliette Award recipient, Nancy Morse Dysart; and Pamela Hurley-Moser, President of Hurley Travel Experts and
Girl Scouts of Maine’s 2012 Woman of Distinction. 

In addition, ten-year old Samantha Moore of Milbridge will receive the Girl Scout Medal of Honor; an award presented to a Girl Scout whose heroic efforts have saved a human life.

Sponsor and Ticket Information

Your organization will benefit from our media campaigns and promotional efforts, and enjoy noteworthy publicity to an important segment of our community.

Major Sponsorship, $1,500

• half page ad in the program
  
• online recognition
  
• eight seats to luncheon with premier seating

Table Sponsorship, $500

• quarter page ad in the program
  
• online recognition
• eight seats to luncheon

Individual Ticket, $40 per person

To purchase sponsorship or individual tickets,
please contact Deborah Marsters at (207) 217-7412
or dmarsters@gsmaine.org

The Strand of Pearls

The first Girl Scout group in the United States began on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia - all because one woman had great wisdom and a vision.

On that date, Juliette Gordon Low assembled 18 girls for a Girl Scout meeting. She believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, Juliette Gordon Low made sure that her Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, studied first aid, went on camping trips, and learned how to tell time by the stars.

As with all Girl Scout troops, money was needed to
keep the program running. Juliette was so dedicated to the success of her girls that she sold a strand of rare matched pearls that her husband had given her as a wedding gift. The necklace fetched $8,000 – a hefty
sum, especially in those days! And thus, we have our pearls of wisdom - funds unselfishly gained and money
wisely spent to fund more opportunities for girls.